Mark

Primarily a boy's name · 100% boys

Meaning

Mark is a common male name and is related to the Latin word Mars. It means "consecrated to the god Mars", and also may mean "God of war" or "to be warlike". Marcus was one of the three most common Roman given names.

From Wikipedia

Mark first appears in the data in 2000 and has been recorded in 20 different years as a boy's name. Its single biggest year was 2024 with 74 babies (rank #221 that year). In 2024 it was given to 74 boys (rank #221). The name has been rising over the last five years.

Numerology of Mark

In Pythagorean numerology, every letter has a value from 1 to 9. Adding the letters of Mark yields these three numbers — a playful read on the name's character.

7Destiny numberThe seekerIntrospective, analytical, drawn to the unknown.Sum of every letter. The overall character a name carries.
1Soul urgeThe leaderIndependent, pioneering, drawn to going first.Sum of the vowels — what's said to drive the heart.
6PersonalityThe carerNurturing, responsible, family at the centre.Sum of the consonants — the outer impression.

620

Total babies (all years)

Years in the data

Peak in a single year

Popularity Over Time — Boys

Also a character in

In Parks and Recreation: Mark Brendanawicz — early-seasons love interest

Famous people named Mark

Mark Twainscience fiction writer · b. 1835
Mark Zuckerbergpatron of the arts · b. 1984
Mark Ruttehistorian · b. 1967
Mark Wahlbergfilm actor · b. 1971
Mark Carneycentral bank governor · b. 1965

More popular boys' names

Names ranked near Mark in 2024

Other boys' names starting with M

Year-by-Year Detail

Rank is among all boys' names registered that year.

Year	Babies	Rank
2000	13	#676
2001	11	#847
2002	16	#643
2003	20	#527
2004	16	#668
2005	20	#578
2006	27	#455
2007	34	#396
2008	30	#442
2009	20	#590
2010	30	#437
2011	26	#470
2012	25	#492
2013	33	#398
2014	40	#360
2015	30	#418
2016	45	#335
2022	52	#279
2023	58	#249
2024	74	#221